The Movistar will approach her Back to Spain Without his headliners. A few days before departure, scheduled for August 23 in Turin (Italy), the Spanish team is due to face a range of packages: Enric Masexpected as a leader, is forced to rest after his injury, while Nairo Quintana et Fernando Gaviria will not appear in the final selection either. In an interview with Cycling time on Antenna 2the general manager Eusebio Unzué confirmed the current choices: “Next Tuesday, we will make the final decision concerning the selected runners. The team is already defined at 80 %, with six insured runners, but there are two places to decide this weekend.”
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The situation of Nairo Quintana was closely monitored since his fall at the Burgos return. Unzué Clarified: “Precisely, Nairo was one of the doubts. But he needs time to recover, so we have dismissed him.” The Colombian, who hoped to shine on his big favorite tour, must push his return. As of Fernando Gaviriahis discreet season and the mountainous profile of the race weighed in the scale. “There are only three or four massive arrivals on this Vuelta. This is the main reason why Gaviria will not participate”added Unzué.
The Spanish manager also mentioned the young Diego Pescadorfirst replacement despite his age. “We think he is ready for a big round. If it is not this year, it will surely be in 2026.” Pending the official announcement, the provisional list of the organization includes Jorge Arcas, Orluis aula, Carlos Canal, Pablo Castrillo, Jefferson Alveiro Cepeda, Iván García Cortina, Michel Hessmann et Javier Romo.
